Bill Lawler, Advocate

Bill has had a long association with the disability sector spanning over 20 years. Positions held over this time include  Rural Access Project Officer at Latrobe City for 11 years and prior to this, the Advocacy Co-ordinator of the Gippsland Disability Resource Council for 10 years advocating for the rights of people with a disability … Continued Photo of Bill Lawler, Advocate

Jayne Crouch, Mother, Carer and LEAD Barwon Graduate

Jayne Crouch is the mother of five, the youngest two children have disabilities. Her daughter has Down syndrome and her son is on the autism spectrum, he also has ADHD and a anxiety disorder. She is also the carer for her husband who has suffered from a stroke. Jayne was instrumental in formulating and implementing … Continued

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Tina Gulino, LEAD Barwon Graduate

From the day Tina was born, her family began fighting for her human rights. But Tina found her own voice and now she speaks for herself. Her integration into mainstream schooling during the 80s was a particularly challenging time for Tina, as there were no integration aids or support in those days. To add to … Continued

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Thomas Banks, Performer and LEAD Barwon Graduate

Thomas Banks has an extensive amount of professional experience working in both the disability and arts sectors. He’s currently a representative on several different disability committees, including; Victorian Human Rights Commission’s Disability Reference Group and  Australian Communication Exchanges Consumer Advisory Group. Thomas has been working with Platform Youth Theatre for the last 4 years to … Continued

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